Certifications
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
A small business that is at least 51% owned by one or more disadvantaged individuals.
In context
How Small Disadvantaged Business works in supplier diversity
SDB status is automatically conferred on 8(a) program participants. Non-8(a) businesses can self-certify as SDB in SAM.gov if they meet size standards and the owner(s) can demonstrate social and economic disadvantage. SDB status provides evaluation credits on some federal contracts.
Example
Real-world example
The certification quiz checks your business against every certification we track. The result is a ranked list with the buyers each one opens. Or open the certification reference for the full guides.